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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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